Location & Surroundings
Steering Rock is a shoals in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 24 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gander, 63 km to the west. The national capital Ottawa is about 1700 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gander International Airport, 59 km away.
Overview
Steering Rock is DE Sandbank in Kanada.
It is located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Type shoals (SHSU)
- hazards to surface navigation composed of unconsolidated material
Geography
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Coordinates
49° 1' 0" N, 53° 45' 53" W
- Elevation DEM: 24 m
- Timezone America/St_Johns
- Time Shift GMT -3.5 (DST -2.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:09
- Sunrise 06:51
- Sunset 16:46
- Day length 9 h 55 min
Nearby
Weather in Steering Rock
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Steering Rock, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -0.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.6 to 4.8 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 367 W/m2.
Temperature
-0.4 C
Wind
7.2 m/s NW (303 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
22 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | -0.4 | 7.2 | 303 | 74 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.2 | 6.3 | 288 | 61 | 1,010.8 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 64 | 367.0 | n/a |
| 12h | -0.6 | 4.7 | 256 | 81 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 8 | 42.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 0.0 | 5.6 | 234 | 83 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.8 | 7.0 | 226 | 82 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 12.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.8 | 6.3 | 258 | 72 | 1,009.2 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 51 | 210.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 2.8 | 6.4 | 269 | 75 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 41.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 0.8 | 4.6 | 271 | 83 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | -1.3 | 4.3 | 284 | 67 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 20.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.7 | 5.2 | 309 | 55 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 361.7 | n/a |
| 60h | -1.5 | 3.0 | 283 | 80 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 41.1 | n/a |
| 66h | -1.8 | 3.6 | 286 | 85 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | -0.2 | 2.9 | 301 | 74 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 19.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Steering Rock?
Now -0.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.6 to 4.8 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 367 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Steering Rock today?
Sunrise around 06:51 and sunset around 16:46 (local time). Day length about 9h 55m.
What is the local time in Steering Rock?
Local time is 17:09. Time zone: America/St_Johns (UTC-03:30).
What type of place is Steering Rock?
Steering Rock is a shoals.
What is the elevation of Steering Rock?
DEM 24 m.
Where is Steering Rock located?
It is at 49.01659, -53.76478 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Steering Rock in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry